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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

7

Absurd defect in Act to be rectified

Labour Minister Mr Lynch said his department was examining a defect in the amended Conviction and Arbitration Act. He noted no immediate changes on annual long service leave while a private member’s question lingered, and Cameron called the matter absurd amid industry relation debate.

Labour and National Service Lynch Cameron Law Eiard Howe Cameron Lynch Sand Dunce Camerey

Budget earns praise as best in years in Senate

The Leader of the TDP Senator Gar praised the Budget as the best in years during his Senate speech. He noted welfare reforms and social welfare expansion benefiting families and supporting more equitable wealth distribution, while urging an independent tribunal to defend penin rates and welcoming the inquiry.

TDP Senator Gar Senate For Bret Seeen Treaul

Dollar policy debate splits Australian Opposition

The Opposition shows no fixed stance on the Australian dollar value with Barnard noting wide opinion within the party. He argues the currency level should be government prerogative, while criticizing accusations against Whitlam for expressing views. Barnard urges public, prejudice free debate on currency without forming a firm policy yet.

Barnard Whitlam Country Party Anthony Mir Barnard Gerne O Theough

Squeeze on small oil firms stirs Australian debate

In an adjournment debate Hurford criticizes government and two Austro–unified companies for forming an internal cartel he says hinders refinement and keeps prices high. He accuses the Commonwealth of enabling an anti small-firm squeeze while detailing alleged market manipulation and political cost shifts.

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Treaties in danger Labor pledge to remove military content

Minister for Foreign Affairs Bowen stated in Parliament that a Labor Government would strip military content from the Anzus Treaty and oppose U.S. bases in Australia. Libs accused Labor of reviving a dead issue while Labor backers argued the treaty was irrelevant and out of date.

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Fear of ALP grips voters ahead of polls in NSW

Fragmentary OCR shows debate in the NSW Legislative Assembly with Deputy Speaker and government line. Citizens fear potential shifts as opposition actions loom, influencing preparations for an upcoming federal election.

Nsw Lave Locok House of Representatives McMahar

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